Definitions / Explanation : Innate immunity & Acquired immunity
Definitions / Explanation : Innate immunity & Acquired immunity
Non-specific type of defence elements with which and individual is born and which is always available to protect the body.
It is a pathogen specific immunity. It is not present from birth and develops during an individual's lifetime.
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The term ’active immunity' means
The term ’active immunity' means
- [AIPMT 1999]
Choose the true statements
$I.$ Innate immunity is accomplished by providing different types of barriers
$II.$ Acquired immunity is present from the birth and is inherited from parents
$III.$ Sweat, tears, acid in the stomach and saliva prevent microbial growth
Choose the true statements
$I.$ Innate immunity is accomplished by providing different types of barriers
$II.$ Acquired immunity is present from the birth and is inherited from parents
$III.$ Sweat, tears, acid in the stomach and saliva prevent microbial growth
Passive immunity can be obtained by injecting
Passive immunity can be obtained by injecting
Assertion : Organ transplantation patients are given immunosuppressive drugs.
Reason : Transplanted tissue has antigens which stimulate the specific immune response of the recipient.
Assertion : Organ transplantation patients are given immunosuppressive drugs.
Reason : Transplanted tissue has antigens which stimulate the specific immune response of the recipient.
- [AIIMS 2005]